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2017 Nissan Sentra Other Problems

23 owner-reported other complaints from NHTSA data

23
Complaints
2
Crashes
Jan 2024Nov 2020
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (23)

criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2026

Your hood unexpectedly opened while driving on the highway and became unhinged on its own. This is a serious safety issue that requires immediate inspection of the hood latch and hinge mechanisms to prevent the hood from flying open while driving.

NHTSA #: 11725714
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
CrashFiled: Jun 2019

I was in a wreck and the airbags did not deploy. I was on a main street going 40mph and was in a hit and run but the air bag never deployed. I have pictures but will not allow me to upload.

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NHTSA #: 11222320
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2018

The vehicle accelerates (revs up) unexpectedly on its own while driving or while stopped at a traffic light. While driving, this causes the speed to increase even though I have not stepped on the gas pedal; and I immediately have to step on the brakes to avoid an accident. Afterwards, I stop the car and turn off the engine before proceeding to restart and continue driving it.

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NHTSA #: 11124036
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2026

Your car's CVT transmission is not delivering power smoothly to the wheels. You may notice a loss of acceleration or the engine revving without the car moving as expected. A transmission inspection and potential fluid replacement or internal repair will likely be needed.

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NHTSA #: 11725712
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
CrashFiled: Nov 2022

My car has surveillance in it that I did not install or request it to be installed. ( second owner ) I am hearing things in this car of argumentive proportion. I hear things through the radio that identifies what the song is and what it means.

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NHTSA #: 11492347
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2019

While driving on a private residential street, my 2017 sentra accelerated from 20 to over 100 MPH in seconds. Brakes nor emergency brake worked. Car spun out and came to a violent stop before careening into a townhouse community.

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NHTSA #: 11245607
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Jul 2018

I purchased this vehicle on 06/16/2018 only to break down 4 hours later car lost power was lost car would not accelerate over 10-15mph hours and all the lights on dash board were lighting up I contacted salesman and I went into nissan south in morrow car was checked into service and had u0101-lost communication code 45mins later my name was pages and car was supposed fixed they refused to keep the vehicle I was told that happens sometimes from car just sitting on the lot 3 days later woke up to leave and car would not start and dash board was lighting up with all indicators that could possible be on eventually car started only to let me get down the street from my house car lost power and cut off dash board lights were all on I had to wait over 1 hour and eventually car started drove normal I went back to nissan again to service and because the car was not duplicating the issues I expressed they told me they could not help me because the car showed no signs and they could not keep car until they could duplicate the issue sent me back home for 3rd time now and 2 days later I was on a busy expressway and the car lost power would not accelerate past 10-15mph and the gas petal was all the way to the floor and I was on a busy expressway I had to wait 2hrs on side of the road and car eventually started went to dealership again and they told me there is nothing showing in the codes and that they have to duplicate I wasn't assisted took it back home same thing again now this time they kept it and finally after 2days car broke down on them and they claim it was from wire supposedly car was fixed and til this day engine light and accelerating lags and it happens intermittently and they have no fix for the issue but to tell you about a code this model and year there is defect in this vehicle and my issues never stop and this is supposed to be a new vehicle

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NHTSA #: 11114960
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: May 2025

My car is an automatic 2017 with 58,000 miles. The car is having trouble shifting gears, trouble accelerating (it jerks and doesn’t speed up), leaks every fluid possible (oil, windshield wiper fluid, coolant), etc. I have taken it to two different mechanics to have a diagnostic performed (one specializing in transmission issues), both which said it was an internal transmission issue.

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NHTSA #: 11663513
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2024

I traveled from Texas to Kentucky last year and the transmission went out 4 hours before reaching my destination. My warranty replaced the transmission. Last month I traveled from Kentucky to Texas and again the transmission went out and this time fluid was spilled everywhere 6 hours from reaching my destination.

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NHTSA #: 11595850
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2024

My mechanic informed me in 2022 that my transmission was going out on my 2017 Nissan Sentra. I took it to Hawk Nissan in St Charles, IL for a 2nd opinion and they informed me that my transmission was not going out. Fast forward to [XXX] after the check engine light came on now all of a sudden I need a CVT transmission for about $6,000.

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NHTSA #: 11568529
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2023

I have a 2017 Nissan Sentra SV Thai is affected by the Stop Lamp Switch recall in 2021. I have had the problem repaired in 6/21 and again in 7/22. The same issue is happening again with the Stop Lamp Switch.

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NHTSA #: 11533374
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2023

Had to replace CVT transmission around 50000 miles the dealership knowingly admitted that has been an ongoing issue with the CVT transmissions

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NHTSA #: 11529044
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,POWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2022

My car would not accelerate or go forward, stalling, shaking and jerking then completely stop in the middle of traffic in NC . I got side swipe and almost rear ended. I received a card in the mail about this bad CVT transmission but now I’m being told it’s too late to do anything. I expect Nissan to stand behind their product!!! I’m not going to keep making payments on a car I can’t drive and I’m sure not able to afford getting it fix myself nor should I have to. [XXX] Thank for help in solving this problem! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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NHTSA #: 11460149
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2021

I received notification that my Stop Lamp Switch under my VIN has been recalled, at the beginning of 2021 and to date I have not gotten notice to bring in the car. I took it in back in March 2021 and was told they don't have the part. Since that time I looked under my VIN and found a total of three (3) recalls for this car. I need to have my vehicle FIXED before there's a serious accident or worse. I am paying a car note and have a warranty that isn't being honored.

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NHTSA #: 11434665
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2021

Getting a sulfur (egg smell) through vents when air conditioner is on. Not sure if something a fautly with fuel system? Car is only 4 years old with 40+ thousand miles on it.

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NHTSA #: 11432698
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2020

I have a new 2017 nissan sentra sr and when I push down on the brake to start the car and then push the start/stop button all the lights come on but the car will not start. This has happened various times and I took it to the dealer once for repair, they changed the brake sensor, but it keeps happening almost once every other week.

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NHTSA #: 11350445
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2025

I recently purchased this certified pre owned car at garden state Honda in Clifton NJ, and in less than 4 months the transmission gave up. I called them and I was told its not within warranty. I find this unprofessional.

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NHTSA #: 11645538
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2024

My CVT transmission is going out, causing my car to struggle to accelerate. This could potentially cause a safety issue if the car just dies randomly or the transmission does blow and I get hit on a busy road or something.

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NHTSA #: 11580572
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2023

Transmission problems. When accelerating the car jerks when its starting to go and the RPM jumps above 4. Mechanics have told me it’s a bad transmission.

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NHTSA #: 11523803
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2020

My gears did not appear on my dashboard when I got in my car to go home. The car also would not go into gear (reverse or drive). I kept trying to switch the gears and press the gas.

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NHTSA #: 11375826
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Aug 2020

The mileage stated is in excess of the mechanical limits of the odometer the odometer reading is not the actual mileage.

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NHTSA #: 11343625
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2018

Fedral seating capacity on official federal label

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NHTSA #: 11113480
lowUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2018

When traction control activates it jerks the steering wheel to side. Passing a tractor trailer it turned on and nearly drove me into the truck several times until I got back over to the other lane that was more clear. My husband also had an incident, driving down our lane it kicked on and ran him down into a ditch and had to get pulled out.

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NHTSA #: 11072109

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